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Ransomware Victim Healthcare

DentaQuest, LLC

Ransomware attack by Shinyhunters · Disclosed May 28, 2026 · 🇺🇸 United States

dentaquest.com

Date Disclosed
May 28, 2026
2026
Threat Group
Shinyhunters
138 total victims
Country
🇺🇸 United States
Industry
Healthcare

Incident Analysis

DentaQuest, LLC was targeted by Shinyhunters ransomware, one of the most active ransomware groups in our database with 138 confirmed victims globally. The attack was disclosed on May 28, 2026, when DentaQuest, LLC appeared on the group's dark web leak site.

DentaQuest, LLC is based in United States , operating in the Healthcare sector. United States ranks #1 globally for ransomware attacks, with 9,095 victims in our database.

Sector context: Healthcare organisations are high-value ransomware targets because patient data is extremely sensitive, regulatory penalties for breaches are severe, and operational downtime can threaten patient safety — all factors that increase ransom payment pressure.

Shinyhunters typically employs a double extortion model: first exfiltrating sensitive data from the victim's systems, then deploying ransomware to encrypt files. Victims face two simultaneous threats — paying to restore access and paying to prevent publication of stolen data. The group's leak site publishes victim names and exfiltrated data as leverage.

Data source: This incident record is sourced from public ransomware group leak site disclosures aggregated via the ransomware.live API. Disclosure date reflects when the victim was published on the leak site, which may differ from the initial date of compromise. This platform does not publish or link to stolen data. Last data update: Aug 9, 2026 04:00 UTC.

Frequently Asked Questions

Was DentaQuest, LLC attacked by ransomware?

Yes. DentaQuest, LLC was listed as a victim of the Shinyhunters ransomware group on May 28, 2026. The organisation is based in United States and operates in the Healthcare sector. The disclosure appeared on the group's dark web leak site.

Which ransomware group attacked DentaQuest, LLC?

DentaQuest, LLC was attacked by Shinyhunters ransomware. Shinyhunters is one of the most active ransomware groups, having claimed 138 victims globally. The group typically employs a double-extortion model: encrypting the victim's files and threatening to publish stolen data.

When did the DentaQuest, LLC ransomware attack occur?

The ransomware attack on DentaQuest, LLC was disclosed on May 28, 2026. This date reflects when the victim was published on the threat group's leak site, which may differ from the actual date of initial compromise.

What data was stolen in the DentaQuest, LLC ransomware attack?

The specific data stolen from DentaQuest, LLC has not been independently verified by this platform. Ransomware groups typically exfiltrate data before encrypting systems and use the threat of publication to pressure victims. As a Healthcare organisation, DentaQuest, LLC likely held patient records, medical data, and personally identifiable information (PII).

How can organisations protect against Shinyhunters attacks?

To defend against Shinyhunters and similar threat actors, organisations should: maintain regular offline backups tested for restoration; implement network segmentation to limit lateral movement; deploy multi-factor authentication on all remote access; use endpoint detection and response (EDR) tools; conduct regular phishing and security awareness training; and monitor threat intelligence feeds for indicators of compromise (IOCs) associated with active groups.